Advanced Physiotherapy Practice B

Course aim

To foster clinical decision-making and management of a variety of different clinical problems using evidence based practice and development of skills in autonomous practice within interdisciplinary teams.

Course content

This is primarily a clinically-based course designed to facilitate the development of broad clinical skills within a range of clinical environments. Students will participate as a member of staff at their placement venue, developing their skills in communication and the integration of evidence into assessment and management.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 3065	Primary and Ambulatory Care in Physiotherapy
REHB 3011	Rehabilitation
REHB 3007	Acute Care
REHB 3009	Pain Sciences
REHB 3059	Physiotherapy with Children

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Workshop	20 hours x 2 weeks
Clinical	150 hours over 5 weeks x -

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Clinical assessment/OSCE/OSCA, e-portfolio, Professional Involvement Activity, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.